https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 03:07:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2120651 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:05:33 +0000 lady grey 2120651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Earths Best Organic and Holle. If you want to get really cray cray (like me) you can order Holle organic baby formula from Germany! Or make your own (I didn't try that...but a friend did).<br /> <a href="http://www.holle.ch/en_GB/organic-infant-formula-1-8" rel="nofollow">http://www.holle.ch/en_GB/organic-infant-formula-1-8</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/beginner-videos/baby-formula-video-by-sarah-pope-2/" rel="nofollow">http://www.westonaprice.org/beginner-videos/baby-formula-video-by-sarah-pope-2/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2120492 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:00:16 +0000 SweetiePie 2120492@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <br /><p><i>This comment has been deleted by the original poster.</i></p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2120456 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:17:30 +0000 clumsyatheart 2120456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find whatever works for your baby is best. I pumped exclusively and gave my daughter BM for the first month and a half of her life, but I started not responding to the pump after mastitis and my baby couldn't nurse because of ties and a high palate, so I had to switch to formula 100%. I went through Gerber and Enfamil and Similac Sensitive did the best for her. After a ton of guilt though , I decided to try Earth's Best Sensitive. WORST MISTAKE. Her poop WAS AWFUL and she was in horrible pain all the time. It was so bad :( </p> <p>So whatever works is best. &lt;3 You can feed your baby/child totally organic foods when they start solids, which is what I'm doing!</p> <p>Edit: I want to agree with the PP who recced not reading internet research. SO TRUE. DON'T DO IT. It made me so depressed, even though my entire family was FF and my mom helped me and supported me through everything. My PPD was blown up so much because of the internet. I never faced negative FF comments in person, but online? It was awful. Seriously, don't do it. Your mental health is more important. &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2084232 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 01:25:04 +0000 daniellemybelle 2084232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@shortcake: We feed our daughter organic whole cow's milk but she always had regular formula. The upsides of regular formula that I outlined outweighed organic for us, but LO eats/drinks probably 70% organic at home.</p> <p>@ShootingStar: This is the article I read about the possible link between organic formula and obesity: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/19/us/19formula.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow">http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/19/us/19formula.html?_r=0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2080935 Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:50:35 +0000 Meowkers 2080935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks to everyone for all the opinions and experiences. I really appreciate all in info. </p> <p>@littlejoy: Thanks for the link.<br /> @hummusgirl: I totally hear you on cutting off the internet research. It's just too much sometimes.<br /> @blackbird: I hate foodbabe as well! haha<br /> @MrsHansen82: I'm a lawyer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2080231 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 21:21:50 +0000 hummusgirl 2080231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used regular because we tried organic for a short time and it caused bad constipation. </p> <p>We eat a lot of other organic foods (meat, milk, some fruits/veg) but in that moment I had to go with the one that worked best for my kid at the time. Sorry you're feeling bad about this - it's hard but I would suggest no more internet "research" because there's way too much fear mongering and bad info out there (easier said than done, I know!). You could talk to your ped if you're concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079834 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:02:11 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 2079834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used earths best. It didn't have the corn syrup solids. But I wish I could find that post I wrote because it was very Comprehesive. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079829 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:59:12 +0000 Cherrybee 2079829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular formula. From birth. And she's fine :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079824 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:54:52 +0000 jedeve 2079824@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know if this makes you feel any better, but I know my breastmilk isn't organic. I don't eat 100% organic. Don't let guilt get to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079820 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:52:48 +0000 Smurfette 2079820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I think everything organic is over hyped.</p> <p>We used regular. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079817 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:48:23 +0000 looch 2079817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used regular. It was produced where I lived, so it was a win win situation because of the sourcing from local farmers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079811 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 15:41:29 +0000 blackbird 2079811@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alexandra603: ugggghhhhh I hate food babe lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079697 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:44:36 +0000 turquoisemama 2079697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meowkers: I'm going back to work soon too and my job isn't very conducive to pumping either so I'm pretty concerned about that. I work at a restaurant. What's your job? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079695 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 12:40:07 +0000 photojane 2079695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @loveisstrange: said. The regular is 100% fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079638 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 11:46:15 +0000 Alexandra603 2079638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think organic is the way to go if you can afford it. We started supplementing with formula around 7 months and now (9 months) my baby is mostly on formula during the day while I'm at work. We use Earth's Best formula. Here is an article that I found really helpful: </p> <p><a href="http://foodbabe.com/2013/05/28/how-to-find-the-safest-organic-infant-formula/" rel="nofollow">http://foodbabe.com/2013/05/28/how-to-find-the-safest-organic-infant-formula/</a></p> <p>"organic formula is still a far better choice than conventional formula, with its genetically engineered ingredients (GMOs), milk from cows that were likely treated with antibiotics or artificial growth hormones, and oils that were processed with the use of neurotoxic solvents like hexane. Major ingredients in conventional formula are derived from crops that were sprayed with harmful pesticides and herbicides in the field and likely fumigated in storage." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079601 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 10:47:58 +0000 littlejoy 2079601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used Baby's Only Organic. I had no choice but to supplement, and wanted to use organic formula ... We try to eat organic food, so it made sense. We used this guide from our former pediatrician to help choose: <a href="http://www.integrativepediatricsonline.com/blog/2014/02/28/which-organic-formula-is-best/" rel="nofollow">http://www.integrativepediatricsonline.com/blog/2014/02/28/which-organic-formula-is-best/</a></p> <p>It was $10/can, which I found reasonable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079578 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:47:55 +0000 loveisstrange 2079578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used regular formula. Never even considered organic. </p> <p>My advice? Stop reading the crazy articles. There is lots, and lots, and lots of anti-formula propaganda out there. Its all just going to make you feel worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079504 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:27:14 +0000 Rocker2014 2079504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MenagerieMama: that's awesome! I actually don't pump at all during the day and somehow I still have enough to feed her at night. I sometimes get a little engorged, but it hasn't been too bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079485 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:11:16 +0000 GrapeCrush 2079485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just went with regular(non-name brand) formula. We don't eat organic anything, so it wasn't even considered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079480 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 08:06:14 +0000 MenagerieMama 2079480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rocker2014: @Meowkers: Agreed. My work is not conducive to pumping at all but I squeak in one pumping session in an 8 hr shift and 2 in a 14 hr shift and its enough to keep my supply up for LO! Just food for thought :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079474 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 07:59:51 +0000 ladybee 2079474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Charm54: same. I guess it never occurred to me that organic was a thing. Either way, even without allergies requiring Neocate, we'd use regular again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079472 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 07:56:10 +0000 Charm54 2079472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just used regular - I didn't even consider organic TBH and did no research. I wouldn't hesitate to use regular again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079462 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 07:38:14 +0000 nana87 2079462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tbh, I didn't do any research on formula beyond asking the LC I was working with what she recommended (she said enfamil) and then we stuck with that. We use formula to supplement though rather than replace bf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079459 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 07:37:05 +0000 illumina 2079459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Regular. It was cheap and easily available. I didn't research anything! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079412 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:30:50 +0000 Rocker2014 2079412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meowkers: I know this isn't your question and I apologize for going off topic, but I've had great success with day weaning and still breastfeeding between about 6pm and 6am. It took about 3 weeks to train my body, but it helped with some of my formula feeding guilt. I also don't have the option to pump at work because of my job, so E gets non organic formula during the day and breastmilk at night. Just something to think about, best of luck in whatever you decide, they're all wonderful ways to nourish your baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079410 Sat, 21 Feb 2015 04:05:14 +0000 gracecat 2079410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Earths best organic then natures one baby's only formula mentioned above. If I had to do it over I would do the same assuming I can afford to! <a href="https://www.naturesone.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.naturesone.com/</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079277 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 22:23:13 +0000 spaniellove 2079277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @MrsF: we went with non-organic because we absolutely needed hypoallergenic. And although we generally eat/feed organic and from scratch in our home, organic formula just wasn't a priority for us before the allergies. I did feel bad when I scrutinized the ingredient list, but when a doula chastised me saying formula feeding would kill my child, I decided enough was enough.</p> <p>(Finally figured out what I was trying to say - making each of the ingredients organic wouldn't have changed what they really were for me. Like buying a box of organic cookies.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079230 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:29:18 +0000 MrsF 2079230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't use organic because we needed hypoallergenic. </p> <p>FWIW - I weaned my daughter before going back to work because I just felt so incredibly stressed already and the idea of pumping was too much. The switch allowed me to keep my sanity and finally bond with my daughter. Two years later she is thriving and has hardly ever been sick. It's wonderful that you've BF up until now, but breast isn't always best, in my opinion. I hope things go well for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079227 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:25:46 +0000 shortcake 2079227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you plan to give your baby organic cows milk after she turns one? If so, buy organic formula. Less growth hormones, antibiotics and pesticides, higher omega 3 levels and lower omega 6 levels and the cows that produce organic milk are usually allowed to graze and are not fed soy or corn and their feed does not contain GMO's. </p> <p>I supplement with organic formula and we drink organic milk and try to stay away from the "dirty dozen" for fruits and vegetables. All formula available in the US uses soy and is sweetened. Some of the sweetening is needed because it needs to be highly caloric to simulate the calories in breast milk (which itself is pretty sweet due to lactose).</p> <p>If organic dairy, meat, fruit and vegetables are not important overall in how your family eats, then save the money and buy regular formula.</p> <p><a href="http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/14/conventional-vs-organic-milk.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2014/01/14/conventional-vs-organic-milk.aspx</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/formula-organic-vs-non-organic#post-2079220 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 21:17:23 +0000 ShootingStar 2079220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used regular for 2 reasons. One, I needed formula to be readily available. Some of the organic ones, like Nature's Own, I could only find online. We had plenty of times where we practically ran out and all we had to do was go to Target. </p> <p>The other reason was the ingredients. Most of the organic ones contain corn syrup solids. I thought it sounded crazy to add what I thought were sweeteners to baby formula. Turns out it's not the same as high fructose corn syrup, like I thought.</p> <p>Do some research on formula, maybe try the Fearless Formula feeder. Formula is a perfectly healthy way to feed your baby. I tried to pump at work and I just couldn't do it with my job. So my son was EFF for 5 months, and he's perfectly fine :). </p> <p>@daniellemybelle: That's really funny, because I've read that there's not much point in trying to feed babies veggies first vs. fruits because they already have a sweet tooth because breastmilk is so sweet. </p>